Like the Rodman card, this belongs to the same iconic 90s set known for its futuristic die-cut player photo on a cloudy/acetate layer, framed by a shimmering holographic border with embossed gold foil text and the “E-X 2000” logo. These cards are notoriously condition-sensitive due to the multi-layer construction, sharp die-cuts, and foil edges that easily chip, whiten, or ding. High grades are scarce across the set.

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Visual Assessment from Provided ImagesFront: Excellent eye appeal. The die-cut photo of Hardaway is crisp with strong color and detail. The gold/orange holographic border shimmers nicely but shows some typical light surface reflections and minor edge wear. Corners look mostly sharp with possible micro-softening or tiny dings (common in this set). No major creases, stains, or print defects visible. The foil has good luster but angled shots reveal minor handling marks typical for raw examples.

Back/Edges: Not fully shown, but edge views indicate clean white borders with some expected foil chipping risk. The die-cut edges appear intact but fragile.

Overall Eye Appeal: Very strong for the set — vibrant and premium-looking. However, the complex design often hides subtle flaws under grading lights (surface scuffs, edge whitening, centering variances).

Potential Issues (typical for E-X2000): Foil border chipping/whitening along the die-cut, micro-dings on corners/edges, light scratches or haze on the acetate layer, and slight off-centering. The images suggest a nice raw card, but professional grading frequently uncovers more than photos reveal.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering was excellent and received an 8.5 subgrade.

Edges: The edges had imperfections and scored a 7.5.

Corners: The corners scored an 8.5.

Surface: The surface scored a 7.5 subgrade.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8

Centering: 9.0 — Appears solid front and back.

Corners: 8.5–9.0 — Mostly sharp, but foil/die-cut vulnerability likely prevents a clean 9.5.

Edges: 8.0–8.5 — Foil edges are the biggest risk area; minor whitening or chips probable.

Surface: 8.5–9.0 — Clean overall but layered materials prone to minor scuffs.

Grok AI Overall Grade: 8-9

PSA 8 (NM-MT) to PSA 9 (Mint) — Most likely a PSA 8.5 equivalent or BGS 8.5–9.0 with subgrades clustered in the 8.5–9.0 range. Eye appeal supports the higher end, but set fragility makes a true Gem MT (PSA 10 / BGS 9.5+) very difficult.

Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.